Burl Audio B16 Mothership 3 Chassis with BMB6 8-Channel AES/EBU Motherboard

Name: Burl Audio B16 Mothership 3 Chassis with BMB6 8-Channel AES/EBU Motherboard
SKU: BUR-B16-BMB6
Price: 2949.00 AUD

$2,949.00

Compact horizontal 2-slot, 2U chassis that delivers the flagship B80’s sound quality in a portable format. Compatible with various I/O cards, it includes a BMB6 8-channel AES/EBU motherboard card for high-headroom, low-noise conversion. Known for its analog-like response, the B16 allows precise tone shaping through gain staging, providing rich, detailed digital conversion with a world-class analog feel.

*Note: The Burl Audio B16 is an empty chassis specifically for use with Burl Audio converter modules, and does not support 500 Series modules.

SKU: BUR-B16-BMB6 Categories: A/D + D/A Converters, ACCESSORIES, COMPUTER MUSIC, OUTBOARD, Outboard Accessories & Options

Brands: Burl Audio

Description

Burl Audio B16 Mothership 3 Chassis with BMB6 8-Channel AES/EBU Motherboard

OVERVIEW

The Burl Audio B16 Mothership is a compact, horizontal 2-slot, 2U empty converter chassis designed for flexibility and portability. Drawing on the same technology as the flagship B80, the B16 provides Burl Audio’s legendary sound quality in a smaller form. It supports any combination of optional I/O cards and includes a MADI motherboard card, offering ample power for its high-headroom, low-noise converters. Burl converters are famed for their analog-like response to signal levels, allowing you to shape your tone through precise gain staging. With the B16 Mothership, you gain access to world-class analog sound with rich, detailed digital conversion.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

A World of Options

The B16 Mothership’s durable 2U chassis offers two horizontal card slots, an internal power supply, and a variety of motherboard options, including DigiLink, MADI, Dante, or SoundGrid connectivity (this version is equipped with DigiLink). Each A/D converter channel is driven by Burl Audio’s proprietary BX1 transformer, while every D/A channel features the advanced BOPA4 discrete op-amp. Ideal for users who love the B80 but need a more compact system, the B16 Mothership can be configured for various setups. Create a four-in, eight-out configuration, an eight-input tracking system, or a portable 16-output mixing rig. Additional options include the BAES4 card, offering four channels of AES I/O, and the BCLK card with eight word clock outputs per card.

Innovative Converter Design, Outstanding Audio Performance

Burl Audio’s A/D and D/A converters deliver a sound reminiscent of an analog tape machine’s front end, allowing you to shape tone by adjusting signal levels. These converters combine world-class analog warmth with precise, detailed digital conversion. Each A/D channel is transformer-balanced, creating richer, more saturated tones as signal levels increase. Burl converters capture the nuances of analog gear while offering the precision of modern digital technology.

BMB6 AES/EBU Motherboard for Adaptable Configuration

The BMB6 Motherboard offers 8 channels of AES/EBU I/O, designed exclusively for seamless integration with the B16 Mothership chassis. This motherboard provides a straightforward connection to any AES/EBU device, making it ideal for setups that don’t require high channel counts. Pairing the B16 with the BMB6 delivers impressive configurations, such as an 8-channel I/O system when combined with a BAD8 and BDA8. For mastering, the B16-BMB6 combined with a BAD4M and BDA4M—with switchable input and output transformers—creates a high-quality 4-channel I/O solution, ensuring precision and flexibility for detailed audio processing.

Connectivity

DSUB25 AES/EBU (Tascam format)
8-channel IO at all sample rates
1 x BNC Word Clock input
2 x BNC Word Clock output

FEATURES

2-slot chassis for Burl Audio converter modules
AES/EBU motherboard included
Robust 2U chassis with an internal power supply
Modular format with a host of analog and digital cards allows you to create your own custom converter configuration